Tasty Marinated Olive Dishes

I’m about to spill the beans on something that’s practically a permanent resident in our fridge: the Tasty Marinated Olive Dishes. Now, hear me out; it’s not just olives we’re talking about. It’s those little marbles of delicious mystery coated in such vibrant flavors that even olive skeptics have reconsidered their life choices. Give it a shot — your snacking game will reach pro level, promise!

Okay, funny story — my husband, the supposedly “I’m not an olive guy” kind of fellow, secretly devours these. I caught him red-handed with a midnight snack once. And now, it’s a running joke in our household that these olives are “his other love.” The kids, bless them, insist on adding these to every pizza night, and let’s not even get started on how my mom claims them as the star of her backyard BBQs. Honestly, this recipe has become part of our family fabric, and it adds just the right amount of zing to liven up almost everything.

Why You’ll Love This Tasty Marinated Olive Dishes

1. First things first, the flavor bomb these create is unbeatable.
2. You’ll look like a culinary genius with practically zero effort (shh… our secret).
3. Perfect reason to keep unopened olives out of your pantry abyss.
4. If you’ve ever needed a reason to linger in the “fancy snack” aisle, this is it.

How to Make It

Okay, grab your olives, give them a good rinse if they’re all briny, and pat them dry like they’ve had a rough day. We’re gonna toss those little orbs into a mixing bowl — nothing fancy. Now, my little secret splash of red wine vinegar will add that ‘oomph.’ Get creative with your garlic cloves, though! Slice them, smash them, whisper sweet nothings…whatever floats your boat. Throw in some olive oil that doesn’t suck, lemon zest if you’ve got it, a sprinkle of chili flakes if you’re daring, and a handful of cracked pepper. Stir the whole concoction like it owes you money! Let them hang out in the fridge overnight if you can wait — if not, I promise they’ll still be snazzy after an hour.

Ingredient Notes

– Olives: Sometimes they’re too salty or not salty enough. Just try not to eat them all before marinating.
– Garlic: Keeps vampires away and makes things taste all cozy.
– Olive Oil: Not the place to skimp, folks. Get the good stuff or be prepared for a slight letdown.
– Lemon zest: Zest your lemons before juicing. Learned that the hard way…

Recipe Steps:

1. Rinse and dry your olives.
2. Mix olives with red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, chili flakes, and pepper in a bowl.
3. Stir until everything is well coated.
4. Refrigerate overnight for the best flavor or at least an hour if you’re impatient.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t over-salt; olives manage that fine on their own.
– If it gets too spicy, just eat them with bread. Like, that’s never a bad thing.

Storage Tips

Stick them in an airtight container in the fridge. Cold olives in the morning when you’re too lazy to toast bread? Weird? Sure. But you do you, boo!

Variations and Substitutions

Out of lemon? Oranges work too, just zest away. No red wine vinegar? Regular white vinegar does the trick if you’re in a pinch. And I’ve once used sriracha instead of chili flakes. Different, but hey, not too shabby!

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Tasty Marinated Olive Dishes

This recipe features a delightful mix of marinated olives seasoned with fresh herbs and citrus zest, perfect for appetizers or snack platters.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups mixed olives (green and black)
• ▢ 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice about half a lemon
• ▢ 1 tsp dried oregano
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
• ▢ 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• In a medium bowl, combine olives, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
• Mix thoroughly to ensure all olives are well coated with the marinade.
• Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
• Before serving, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the marinated olives.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate olives overnight. Serve chilled or at room temperature.